Introduction to problem-solving methods and program development including: the role of algorithms in the problem-solving process, implementation strategies for algorithms, the concept and properties of algorithms, and basic algorithms.

Algorithms and Problem Solving (CSBP119)

Introduction to problem-solving methods and program development including: the role of algorithms in the problem-solving process, implementation strategies for algorithms, the concept and properties of algorithms, and basic algorithms.  Program design strategies including implementation using a programming language which supports modular design and includes: I/O, events, control structures, arrays, functions.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able to :

1. Choose A Suitable Data Type / Structure To Represent The Information.
2. Convert A Problem Expressed In English, Mathematics Or A Diagram Into A Computer Program.
3. Design And Implement Small And Medium Size Software Problems Using Objects
4. Develop A Class Hierarchy Using Inheritance
5. Implement Algorithms Using Programming Constructs (Variables, Control Structures, Methods).
6. Implement Searching, Summing And Selecting Algorithms.
7. Implement User-Defined Classes To Solve A Given Problem
8. Solve Problems Using Suitable Data Structures.
9. Translate A Problem Expressed In English, Mathematics Or A Diagram To A Computer Program.
10. Use Arrays And Array-Lists In Solving Problems
11. Use Predefined Libraries To Develop Programs With Graphical User Interface
12. Use Programming Constructs (Variables, Control Structures, Methods)